Tag: incubator
Laura Mock tapped to lead Cultivator as incubator’s new director
Mock takes the reins from Jordan McFarlen, who departed in September for Conexus Venture Capital. It’s been an eventful autumn for Regina-based incubator Cultivator….
Co.Labs hires Broad Street Bulls, Rhino Ventures alum Jonathan Lipoth as executive director
After over a year of searching, Saskatoon-based technology hub Co.Labs has found its next executive director in Jonathan Lipoth. Lipoth is a Saskatchewan native…
MaRS and Innovate UK announce cohort for third advanced manufacturing incubator
Startups focused on industrial automation, carbon adsorbents, and aerospace maintenance are part of the new cohort. Toronto-based innovation hub MaRS Discovery District has announced…
Spring Activator acquires Future Capital to bring wealth creation to underrepresented communities
The combined investments of the two Vancouver-based organizations total over $50 million CAD. Vancouver-based incubator and accelerator Spring Activator has acquired EdTech startup Future…
Elevate, The Firehood reveal first cohort of 36 startups in new incubator for women entrepreneurs
Some participants already backed by The Firehood, such as Ora, Permalution, PragmaClin. The Firehood, an angel network that focuses on supporting women in the…
Ontario organizations secure nearly $20 million in federal funds to drive entrepreneurship, job creation
Funding is split between five companies and one business hub in Toronto, as well as one Ottawa-based firm. Nearly $20 million ($19.5 million) in…
MaRS, UK innovation agency team up to host eight UK startups for new AI incubator
MaRS, Innovate UK have worked together in the past to launch a manufacturing incubator. With more companies looking to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) and…
Harvest Venture Builders adopts AI focus with new climate and energy vertical
Leaders from energy, FinTech sectors appointed to support Harvest’s new vertical. Calgary-based venture studio Harvest Venture Builders is adopting an artificial intelligence (AI)…
York University partners with OneEleven to launch joint venture studio for new tech MBA degree
York’s Schulich School of Business is set to launch the program this fall semester. York University’s Schulich School of Business is partnering with Toronto-based…
The DMZ awards $35,000 to Black-led startups Blue Guardian, Gia Health, Scooli
The DMZ downsized its prize money after handing out $50,000 last year. The DMZ, the startup incubator housed at Toronto Metropolitan University, has awarded…